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Gisser Family History

Gisser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gasser, Gissel, Gieser, Risser, Gisler, Visser, Wisser, Geisser

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Where is the Gisser family from?

You can see how Gisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gisser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gisser families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gisser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gisser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tailoress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gisser. 20% of Gisser men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gisser women worked as a Tailoress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gisser were Operator and Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Furrier
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailoress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Gisser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Gisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 384 immigration records available for the last name Gisser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 259 military records available for the last name Gisser. For the veterans among your Gisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisser lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gisser in 1954 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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